UPDATE: MEXICO AGREES TO HOST IRAN’S WORLD CUP TEAM AFTER U.S. DECLINES TO ACCOMMODATE SQUAD, SHEINBAUM SAYS. (PHOTO).

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 Mexico agrees to host Iran’s World Cup team after U.S. declines to accommodate squad, Sheinbaum says    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that Mexico has agreed to host the Iranian national football team during the upcoming World Cup after the United States declined to accommodate the squad. Sheinbaum said the decision followed a request from FIFA, which sought an alternative arrangement after U.S. officials indicated they did not want Iran’s team staying in the country for the duration of the tournament, even though Iran is scheduled to play all of its group-stage matches on U.S. soil. “We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said during her daily press conference, adding that Mexico accepted the request in coordination with tournament organizers. Iranian football federation officials said the team’s base of operations would be relocated from Arizona to Tijuana, near the U.S.-Mexico border, to simplify travel logisti...

FG DECLARES MAY 27, 28 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR EID-UL-ADHA. (PHOTO).


 FG DECLARES MAY 27, 28 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR EID-UL-ADHA


The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Adha.


A statement by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, says the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo congratulates Muslims in Nigeria and the diaspora, describing Eid-ul-Adha as a festival that reflects sacrifice, obedience, and compassion.


He urges Nigerians to use the period to pray for peace, security, and prosperity in the country.


Tunji-Ojo also calls for unity, peaceful coexistence, and sober reflection during the celebration.

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